Food shortages, ... huh. Well, we're foxes, so maybe we should go out and chase something. Provide for the rest so they donβt have to spend extra on resources. I'm not from the countryside and I haven't done much hunting, but these claws certainly have their uses.
( he says it so casually, not even thinking, like it's no big deal. )
Unless that's going to run counter with our next theme somehow.
[This conversation lost Niki really fast (business conversations always do), but then he heard his name and talk about food so he's trying to pay attention now. Trying!]
Well, I'm okay with anything, really~. It's not like I need to cook. I mean, the first time I did it was kind of meant as a bribe for people to show up, but I don't think we really have to do that anymore...
[Because there does seem to be an interest in them, somehow.]
Honestly, I think we'd be better off trying to do something for the people, like Prez said. I'm not cut out for a ton of hunting, though~.
something something, next concert... their livelihood. whatever. )
I hate to break it to you, but I can't just whip up anything, and especially not food. Even when I had a brand of regional sweets under the Takasugi Heavy Industries name and designed the assembly line, it was real people who were actually handling the procuring of the materials and selling the product. Weapons, though? I can hook you up with more than just a gun, the whole lot of you.
Um, I'll take a pass on the weapons. I'm not really into violence. [Even if, technically, maybe it's not a bad idea to have something around, all things considered... But he'd really rather not think about that at all. Actually, more importantly:] You never said anything about selling sweets before, though, Prez. How could you leave out such an important detail about your life?
[This is only important to Niki!!]
It'd be kind of cool if you could do something like that again.
No, no, no, I want you because you can help me make food. [Not even subtle? Not even gonna pretend otherwise?!] I didn't know your machines could be so useful. I thought you just made, like, robots and things that explode and stuff.
It might help with our whole "contributing to society" problem, too.
Kyahaha! Hear that, Niki? You can't just get what you want 'cause you asked nice. Well, ain't like you were polite about it, anyway!
Let's put our cute little heads to work, then. Our last concert idea was a haunted pirate ship for Halloween. We were gonna rent a boat on Water's Edge, and the show woulda been by the shore... We'd be pretty heartless to pull the same shit on Christmas.
How much significance does this Christmas have? All I know personally is that it's, what... some Western tradition. From my perspective, there isn't much to celebrate until the new year rolls around, but surely Karterians have their own holidays, like the recent parade. If being near the water and having haunted imagery is considered offensive, letβs stay around the nicer areas of the city. Though, honestly...
( there's less chill in his room lately thanks to the extra blankets they picked out for him personally, ones that almost seem threaded with more care thanks to that special touch. but he still presses fingers into his collarbone, searching with claw for symptoms that aren't showing.
he remembers their leader's flushed face, suddenly collapsing without warning, and frowns. )
Now that I'm really thinking it over, if it gets too cold, we might have to forgo the outdoors entirely.
[ rest assured, or don't, that she's thinking of it too: the blood that'd been caught by his hand and clothes, like something that'd been stuck in his chest tearing his insides to get out, how the colder months might only exacerbate it. she drums her fingers on her desk, then rests back against her seat as she puts it to speaker.
someone!!!!!!! has work in the morning to get ready for. don't mind the shuffling of clothes. ]
I can work the theater angle if you three feel strongly about it -- 3kon's goal is to make people forget about their misery for even a moment, so standing out in the cold isn't going to help that.
[ for takasugi's sake, too. ]
We can still offer food, since I do think that's still an important part of taking care of others, but it doesn't need to be anything that's reliant on your huntings or strenuous on the economy. Christmas's main selling point is... gift-giving, even back in The City -- we have a whole tale about The Red Sack that I don't think many people remember at this point -- so we can offer up small bags of treats and ask the locals what sort of traditions they have if any, and if they don't... then see if they'd like to join in some of ours. Well-- I can do that, if it doesn't sound interesting to you guys.
[ her tone's a little teasing, even at the short distance. keeping busy... really is best for her. and maybe she can tag in some interested parties, too -- dorothea had expressed interest at performing at the theater if she could manage an in, and she knows sheryl would take the stage by storm too... one thing can always lead to another. yoimiya would be an excellent outgoing companion, but she could see rafayel's ease of conversation being just as useful. dante proved to be an excellent and competent information gatherer... yesod was an expert there too, and his lack of advanced changes might be useful in that way.
... too bad using one of those wealthy estates is out of the question. at least the theater could be convinced, maybe. it'll be a good time to strike with augmented appreciation at its highest this season thanks to the holidays... ]
Whatever you decide though, I'll do everything I can to ensure your wishes are granted down to the letter.
I don't care about being offensive. Frankly, I don't even care about Christmas. While everyone's out and about going on dates or getting presents, idols gotta work overtime so those folks got shit to watch over the holidays.
[Besides, being busy over the holidays beat thinking about what a certain someone would do if he knew about what they did at winter in the city.
He sighs.]
If we're gonna be idols, and if Karteria's anything like our worlds, then everyone's gonna be at home, sitting on their fat asses and eating chicken and cake. Strategically, now's the time to strike. That's all. We'll dance and dance like dolls 'til they get so sick of us, they'll wish it was Valentine's. It's a pain in the ass, but that's showbiz for ya. The only good thing about Christmas is Niki's Christmas dinner.
Anyway, holding it in the theater's a given. If we can broadcast it, even better. I've been cooking a few concepts in my head, but whatever theme we go with, we gotta hold it soon, Bambi.
Keep that to yourself. I don't care to know. I'll put on a show myself if I have to.
[ she's got people she can call on for that. please. she doesn't want to be reminded of breeding seasons right now her and rafayel are just starting to use their words again??? like vocal ones and not typed ones??? ]
Until those concepts are concrete and you're positive of what you wanna do, don't consider the logistics. I'll swing by the theater today and see if I can nab us a spot next month before the holidays begin... you three just work on the assumption that it's in the cards and build off it.
( wait, ... seriously? how does he know that? he's up on his elbows, actually paying attention in full again. )
The broadcasting portion. That, I can handle. I'll even add some wintry effects or something. And, ... the rest, I'll play by ear. Just let me know where and when for practice. All this good behavior has earned me a ticket to freedom with my ankle, so Iβll be ready to go soon.
( don't mind how distracted he sounds on the other end. )
Kyaha! I've been around foxes most of my life, Bambi. I'm just lettin' you know so you don't put me in a bad spot. If my fox wants to fuck on stage, it ain't my damn fault!
Anywho, ideas. I said we were dolls, right? Nutcracker, The Steadfast Tin Soldier. Puppets. Toys that come alive at night. When the sun's down and Patho-Gen's out, the strings are cut, and that's when the Augmented come out to play... Sends a pretty clear message with Prez's release, doesn't it?
[When Rinne mentions breeding season, there's an audible mumble from Niki: "Why do you always have to talk about this during breakfast? It's not even noon yet."
He lets them sort things out while he eats. Niki is pretty cool with whatever. Then, while he chews...]
I think you've got the right idea about Christmas, but for some reason, it's really intimidating when you say it like that.
Well, then again, I wouldn't mind a cross between Halloween and Christmas. βͺ
[Now his imagination is running too wild!! Don't listen to him.]
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Date: 2025-11-13 06:45 pm (UTC)( he says it so casually, not even thinking, like it's no big deal. )
Unless that's going to run counter with our next theme somehow.
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Date: 2025-11-14 12:57 am (UTC)Well, I'm okay with anything, really~. It's not like I need to cook. I mean, the first time I did it was kind of meant as a bribe for people to show up, but I don't think we really have to do that anymore...
[Because there does seem to be an interest in them, somehow.]
Honestly, I think we'd be better off trying to do something for the people, like Prez said. I'm not cut out for a ton of hunting, though~.
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Date: 2025-11-14 01:25 am (UTC)Look, both of you are magical girls or something, right? Don't you two got powers to make infinite food or something?
[Does he think Takasugi is Jesus? Well...]
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Date: 2025-11-14 01:27 am (UTC)Do you want honey that causes mind control or apples that put you to sleep?
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Date: 2025-11-14 02:02 am (UTC)Do you have pizza that makes me love you?
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Date: 2025-11-14 02:06 am (UTC)[ she's being a little dramatically hurt. ]
I can't trust men after all.
[ sorry they can go back to business in a second she's been diligent about their inputs. ]
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Date: 2025-11-14 02:28 am (UTC)something something, next concert... their livelihood. whatever. )
I hate to break it to you, but I can't just whip up anything, and especially not food. Even when I had a brand of regional sweets under the Takasugi Heavy Industries name and designed the assembly line, it was real people who were actually handling the procuring of the materials and selling the product. Weapons, though? I can hook you up with more than just a gun, the whole lot of you.
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Date: 2025-11-14 06:55 am (UTC)[This is only important to Niki!!]
It'd be kind of cool if you could do something like that again.
[wink wink nudge nudge]
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Date: 2025-11-14 07:16 am (UTC)[ #helpful ]
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Date: 2025-11-14 07:28 am (UTC)It might help with our whole "contributing to society" problem, too.
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Date: 2025-11-14 02:53 pm (UTC)( and besides, his robots are useful? hello? he'll remember this. )
For now, let's decide whether this next session will be indoors or out.
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Date: 2025-11-14 03:23 pm (UTC)Let's put our cute little heads to work, then. Our last concert idea was a haunted pirate ship for Halloween. We were gonna rent a boat on Water's Edge, and the show woulda been by the shore... We'd be pretty heartless to pull the same shit on Christmas.
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Date: 2025-11-14 05:18 pm (UTC)( there's less chill in his room lately thanks to the extra blankets they picked out for him personally, ones that almost seem threaded with more care thanks to that special touch. but he still presses fingers into his collarbone, searching with claw for symptoms that aren't showing.
he remembers their leader's flushed face, suddenly collapsing without warning, and frowns. )
Now that I'm really thinking it over, if it gets too cold, we might have to forgo the outdoors entirely.
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Date: 2025-11-14 05:44 pm (UTC)someone!!!!!!! has work in the morning to get ready for. don't mind the shuffling of clothes. ]
I can work the theater angle if you three feel strongly about it -- 3kon's goal is to make people forget about their misery for even a moment, so standing out in the cold isn't going to help that.
[ for takasugi's sake, too. ]
We can still offer food, since I do think that's still an important part of taking care of others, but it doesn't need to be anything that's reliant on your huntings or strenuous on the economy. Christmas's main selling point is... gift-giving, even back in The City -- we have a whole tale about The Red Sack that I don't think many people remember at this point -- so we can offer up small bags of treats and ask the locals what sort of traditions they have if any, and if they don't... then see if they'd like to join in some of ours. Well-- I can do that, if it doesn't sound interesting to you guys.
[ her tone's a little teasing, even at the short distance. keeping busy... really is best for her. and maybe she can tag in some interested parties, too -- dorothea had expressed interest at performing at the theater if she could manage an in, and she knows sheryl would take the stage by storm too... one thing can always lead to another. yoimiya would be an excellent outgoing companion, but she could see rafayel's ease of conversation being just as useful. dante proved to be an excellent and competent information gatherer... yesod was an expert there too, and his lack of advanced changes might be useful in that way.
... too bad using one of those wealthy estates is out of the question. at least the theater could be convinced, maybe. it'll be a good time to strike with augmented appreciation at its highest this season thanks to the holidays... ]
Whatever you decide though, I'll do everything I can to ensure your wishes are granted down to the letter.
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Date: 2025-11-14 10:12 pm (UTC)[Besides, being busy over the holidays beat thinking about what a certain someone would do if he knew about what they did at winter in the city.
He sighs.]
If we're gonna be idols, and if Karteria's anything like our worlds, then everyone's gonna be at home, sitting on their fat asses and eating chicken and cake. Strategically, now's the time to strike. That's all. We'll dance and dance like dolls 'til they get so sick of us, they'll wish it was Valentine's. It's a pain in the ass, but that's showbiz for ya. The only good thing about Christmas is Niki's Christmas dinner.
Anyway, holding it in the theater's a given. If we can broadcast it, even better. I've been cooking a few concepts in my head, but whatever theme we go with, we gotta hold it soon, Bambi.
[Everyone's health issues aside...]
Fox breeding season starts late December.
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Date: 2025-11-14 10:25 pm (UTC)[ she's got people she can call on for that. please. she doesn't want to be reminded of breeding seasons right now her and rafayel are just starting to use their words again??? like vocal ones and not typed ones??? ]
Until those concepts are concrete and you're positive of what you wanna do, don't consider the logistics. I'll swing by the theater today and see if I can nab us a spot next month before the holidays begin... you three just work on the assumption that it's in the cards and build off it.
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Date: 2025-11-14 10:43 pm (UTC)( wait, ... seriously? how does he know that? he's up on his elbows, actually paying attention in full again. )
The broadcasting portion. That, I can handle. I'll even add some wintry effects or something. And, ... the rest, I'll play by ear. Just let me know where and when for practice. All this good behavior has earned me a ticket to freedom with my ankle, so Iβll be ready to go soon.
( don't mind how distracted he sounds on the other end. )
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Date: 2025-11-14 11:01 pm (UTC)Anywho, ideas. I said we were dolls, right? Nutcracker, The Steadfast Tin Soldier. Puppets. Toys that come alive at night. When the sun's down and Patho-Gen's out, the strings are cut, and that's when the Augmented come out to play... Sends a pretty clear message with Prez's release, doesn't it?
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Date: 2025-11-15 12:33 am (UTC)He lets them sort things out while he eats. Niki is pretty cool with whatever. Then, while he chews...]
I think you've got the right idea about Christmas, but for some reason, it's really intimidating when you say it like that.
Well, then again, I wouldn't mind a cross between Halloween and Christmas. βͺ
[Now his imagination is running too wild!! Don't listen to him.]
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Date: 2025-11-15 02:39 am (UTC)Hold on, I think you're onto something.
We still got the props and costumes we were gonna use last month, yeah? If our theme's still Halloween, we won't need to change much.
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Date: 2025-11-15 02:52 am (UTC)[He really wasn't prepared for this scenario!!]
It could be like that one kids' movie. You know the one, right? It's not traditional, but I think it could still be fun. βͺ
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Date: 2025-11-15 03:58 am (UTC)Listen, Prez, Bambi. There's this movie about a guy who lives in a place where it's always Halloween. But then, he discovers Christmas...
[Niki picked it out for them to watch one day. Maybe Niki didn't put a lot of thought into his choice, but the movie resonated with Rinne.
Anyway.]
Kyaha, I'm getting excited! I wanna be a sexy skeleton for Christmas!
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